In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 40 minutes, completing the 1216km route in 11h 59min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 59min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~214 kWh
- Distance: 1216km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 39min |
11h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~215 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1216km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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